Trump poised to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general

Trump is set to officially nominate Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, as the new Attorney General. Blanche has been serving as acting chief of the Justice Department since the firing of former Attorney General Pam Bondi earlier this year. This move could signal a shift in legal strategy and policy direction for the department, especially considering Blanche's close ties to Trump and his role in navigating the president's legal challenges. The nomination could face scrutiny given Blanche's limited experience compared to traditional legal heavyweights.